Tax Scam

The Minnesota Department of Revenue is warning taxpayers of a new scam that targets their personal or banking information. An unknown group calls taxpayers and claims to be ‘Minnesota Revenue’. The callers request additional information is needed to issue a larger refund.

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St. James Plaindealer - St. James, MN

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Posted Mar. 10, 2013 at 8:00 AM

Posted Mar. 10, 2013 at 8:00 AM

St. James Plaindealer

St. James CPA Bob Yurcek passed along a warning from the Minnesota Department of Revenue.

“The Minnesota Department of Revenue is warning taxpayers of a new scam that targets their personal or banking information. An unknown group calls taxpayers and claims to be ‘Minnesota Revenue’. The callers request additional information is needed to issue a larger refund.

“The department never calls taxpayers and asks for personal information to send or increase a refund.”

The Minnesota Department of Revenue requests you report any suspicious phone calls or emails to them.